Student Engagement & Wellbeing Officer

Iris Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

Wellbeing leave

Pension scheme

Sport facilities

Professional development

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Kingston College is seeking an experienced youth work professional to join the Student Services team as a Student Community Officer. You will build positive relationships with students, support those at risk, and help create a welcoming College environment across the campus.

You will lead enrichment activities, recruit and monitor student engagement, and deliver early intervention and workshops on topics like conflict resolution and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in youth work or equivalent.
• Experience with outreach/detached youth work.
• Ability to lead enrichment programmes to meet student needs.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge including contextual safeguarding.
• Ability to maintain accurate student records and reports.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with students and support those at risk or hard to reach.
• Signpost to enrichment activities and relevant support services.
• Lead and develop an enrichment programme to increase participation.
• Recruit, coordinate and monitor engagement in activities and clubs.
• Provide early intervention and short-term one-to-one support as needed.
• Deliver targeted workshops on conflict resolution, bullying and respect.

Skills

Youth work experience

Safeguarding knowledge

Conflict resolution

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Level 3 qualification in youth work

Experience with safeguarding in education

Job description

Kingston College is seeking an experienced youth work professional to join the Student Services team as a Student Community Officer. You will build positive relationships with students, support those at risk, and help create a welcoming College environment across the campus.

You will lead enrichment activities, recruit and monitor student engagement, and deliver early intervention and workshops on topics like conflict resolution and safeguarding.